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A bar and bistro in the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel. It is the second establishment of the same name to be opened by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (the first is in New York City). Heston Blumenthal's [[Dinner By Heston Blumenthal, SW1X 7LA|Dinner]] can be found in the same hotel.
 Bar Boulud is a bar & bistro in the Mandarin Oriental hotel. It is the second establishment of the same name, opened by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (the first is in New York City).
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The bar/restaurant is accessible both via the hotel and the street. The space is low-ceilinged and dimly-lit, much like many hotel bars. The clientele were a mixture of hotel guests, businessmen and casual diners. Staff were attentive but not overbearing.
 [[Laura]] and [[Matt]] visited on 25th October 2011 for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner - we had made one for 7pm, but arrived just after 6pm to sample the bar & cocktails.
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[[Laura]] and [[Matt]] visited in October 2011 for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner - we had made one for 7pm, but arrived just after 6pm to sample the bar and cocktails. Laura started with a Belle Poire cocktail (£12.50), which was delicious and sherbety. Matt chose a BrewDog IPA (£4.75).
 The bar/restaurant is accessible both via the hotel and the street. The space is low-ceilienged and dimly-lit, much like many hotel bars. The clientele were a mixture of hotel guests, businessmen and casual diners.
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At 7pm we were taken to our table, and presented with complimentary baguette, olive bread and ciabatta slices, which were all very fresh and high-quality. For dinner, Laura ordered a Piggie Burger (£12.25), Matt a Frenchie burger (£12.25), and two portions of French fries (£3.50 each). Both Matt and Laura reckon the burgers to be the best they'd ever eaten - less like a burger and more like steak hache served in a brioche bun. The fries were also excellent - crisp and perfectly seasoned.
 Laura started with a Belle Poire cocktail (£12.50), which was delicious and sherbety. Matt chose a Brewdog IPA (£4.75)
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For dessert, Laura chose a gateau Basque (cake served with brandied cherries and vanilla ice-cream, £6.50), while Matt had two scoops of ice-cream (£2.75 each) - caramel and coffee. Matt thought the ginger biscuits that came with the ice-cream were amazing. Laura enjoyed the gateau - a sort of posh custard tart.
 At 7pm we were taken to our table, and presented with complimentary baguette, olive bread & ciabatta slices, which were all very fresh and high-quality. For dinner, Laura ordered a Piggie Burger (£12.25), Matt a Frenchie burger (£12.25), and two portions of French fries (£3.50 each). Both Matt & Laura reckon the burgers to be the best they'd ever eaten - less like a burger and more like steak hache served in a brioche bun. The fries were also excellent - crisp and perfectly seasoned.
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[[Laura]]'s verdict: With wine and tip, the bill came to £93 - expensive for burgers and fries, but Laura and Matt reckoned it was worth it.
 For dessert, Laura chose a gateau Basque (cake served with brandied cherries and vanilla ice-cream; £6.50), while Matt had two scoops of ice-cream (£2.75 each) - caramel and coffee. Matt thought the ginger biscuits that came with the ice-cream were amazing. Laura enjoyed the gateau - a sort of posh custard tart.
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Staff were attentive but not overbearing.

With wine & tip, the bill came to £93 - expensive for burgers & fries, but Laura & Matt reckoned it was worth it.
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* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/may/30/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-bar-boulud Observer review] (Jay Rayner)
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/bar-boulud-knightsbridge-sw1-1983376.html Independent review] (John Walsh)
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Laura]] and Matt, October 2011. Opening hours taken from website, October 2011.</div>
address='Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge'
 * [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/may/30/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-bar-boulud Jay Rayner's review]
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/bar-boulud-knightsbridge-sw1-1983376.html Independent review]
address='66 Knightsbridge'
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host='161.74.220.133'
hours_text='noon-1am Mon-Sat; noon-midnight Sun'
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longitude='-0.158521'
 host='203.45.97.156'
hours_text='Mon-Sat: 12pm-1am; Sunday: 12pm-12am'
latitude='51.501885'
locale='Knightsbridge'
longitude='-0.158357'
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opening_hours_text='noon-1am Mon-Sat; noon-midnight Sun'
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summary='A bar and bistro in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.'
 summary='A bar & bistro in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel'

Bar Boulud is a bar & bistro in the Mandarin Oriental hotel. It is the second establishment of the same name, opened by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (the first is in New York City).

Laura and Matt visited on 25th October 2011 for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner - we had made one for 7pm, but arrived just after 6pm to sample the bar & cocktails.

The bar/restaurant is accessible both via the hotel and the street. The space is low-ceilienged and dimly-lit, much like many hotel bars. The clientele were a mixture of hotel guests, businessmen and casual diners.

Laura started with a Belle Poire cocktail (£12.50), which was delicious and sherbety. Matt chose a Brewdog IPA (£4.75)

At 7pm we were taken to our table, and presented with complimentary baguette, olive bread & ciabatta slices, which were all very fresh and high-quality. For dinner, Laura ordered a Piggie Burger (£12.25), Matt a Frenchie burger (£12.25), and two portions of French fries (£3.50 each). Both Matt & Laura reckon the burgers to be the best they'd ever eaten - less like a burger and more like steak hache served in a brioche bun. The fries were also excellent - crisp and perfectly seasoned.

For dessert, Laura chose a gateau Basque (cake served with brandied cherries and vanilla ice-cream; £6.50), while Matt had two scoops of ice-cream (£2.75 each) - caramel and coffee. Matt thought the ginger biscuits that came with the ice-cream were amazing. Laura enjoyed the gateau - a sort of posh custard tart.

Staff were attentive but not overbearing.

With wine & tip, the bill came to £93 - expensive for burgers & fries, but Laura & Matt reckoned it was worth it.

Accessibility: if you use the entrance on Knightsbridge (as opposed to going in via the hotel) the entire floor is step-free. There is step-free access to the toilets.

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